Good to know
- Tickets
- Free to enter the temple grounds; about 100 baht for the Golden Buddha hall and museum
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Best time
- Morning to avoid heat and crowds
- Getting there
- MRT to Hua Lamphong station then a short walk
Itineraries with Wat Traimit
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Day 1 of Bangkok Street Eats
Wat Traimit and Talat Noi
How Wat Traimit fits into a day.- 9:00Wat Traimit Golden BuddhaWat Traimit
- 13:00Talat Noi Street Art & CoffeeTalat Noi
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Wat Traimit questions
What is the Golden Buddha?
It is a 3-meter tall statue made from 5.5 tons of solid gold.
When was the gold statue found?
Workers discovered it in 1955 after the plaster covering cracked during a move.
Do I need to pay to enter Wat Traimit?
Entry is free though donations are welcome.
